Area News
City hears interlocal agreement on shelter
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM City Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office on housing dogs and cats on a temporary basis at the Slaton Animal Shelter Monday evening (Aug. 12) during their regular meeting at City Hall. Chief of Police Trevor Barnes discussed the reason for the need to have this…
Read MoreSISD prepares, sets goals for year at convocation
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Teachers from Stephen F. Austin Primary, Cathelene Thomas Elementary, Slaton Junior High and Slaton High School gathered Friday (Aug. 9) for their annual convocation. SISD Superintendent. Dr. Julee Broscoff and Assistant Superintendent Jim Andrus lead the program, setting goals for this year with the teachers and empowering them with skills…
Read MoreHomecoming parade, booth entries sought
Those interested in having a float in the fourth annual Slaton High School homecoming parade can now register. The school will host the parade, carnival and pep rally Sept. 4. There will also be fireworks. Everyone is invited to attend the event, which will celebrate what students have been doing and accomplishing so far in…
Read MoreGetting used to attending high school
Incoming Slaton High School freshmen and their parents start looking for their classes Monday (Aug. 12) at Freshman orientation. Students listened to a program presented by Principal Shaye Murphy, Associate Principal Stephanie Kieth, and Assistant Principal Coby Johnson, who discussed topics such as dress code, attendance, credits required to advance, extra-curricular activities and other school…
Read MoreSilver alert canceled, search ongoing for missing Slaton man
A Silver Alert has been canceled for Celestino Rodriguez, 79, of Slaton. Authorities are however still searching for Rodriguez. He was reported missing to the Slaton Police Department Aug. 3 by his family, according to press release from the City of Lubbock Police Department. A Silver Alert was released Monday (Aug. 5), and the Slaton…
Read MoreSHS seniors decorate parking spots in first ever painting party
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM A kaleidoscope of colors graced the grounds of the Slaton High School parking lot Thursday evening (Aug. 1). Seniors were painting selected parking lot spaces with colors, designs and special memories as part of a painting party. A total of 23 students paid for the privilege to decorate their spots.…
Read MoreGetting ready for football season
Slaton High School varsity football players and seniors practice a football play Monday morning (Aug. 5) during the first day of two-a-days. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreSlaton ISD gets ready for busy school year
Slaton ISD has been busy this week preparing for the school year. Football started its two-a-day workouts Monday (Aug. 5), learning and finessing their skills for the upcoming season. Forty-four new teachers were welcomed with a new teacher breakfast Tuesday (Aug. 6) and had campus day with the principals. Registration for new students also was…
Read MoreDonations sought for highway memorial marker
Donations are now being taken to help erect signs dedicating part of U.S. Hwy. 84 the Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway. Davis was shot and killed in the line of duty Oct. 5, 1980 during a traffic stop on the highway south of Slaton. Senate Bill 575 was passed during this year’s legislative session,…
Read MoreBand starts their marching year off with camp
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The parking lots at Slaton High School have been full of the sound of the marching band. Members of the Mighty Tiger Band have been working on their lines, twirls and steps for the upcoming season. All part of its Band Camp. Band Director Mario Aguirre said the camp was…
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